2027 Level One Festival

Bands move through three 20 minute sessions - Performance, Adjudication, and Band Basics. Teamwork, independence, behaviour, responsibility, and numerous other transferable skills are developed as a side benefit of participating in festival performances for the ensemble members.

While Class 1A is intended for groups in their first year of instruction, Class 1B is geared more for groups in their second year of instruction. Some second year ensembles opt to perform in the 1A category. Third year bands are encouraged to consider Class 2 of the MBA Concert Band Festival. Use the syllabus to guide your decision as to which Class or festival to enter.

Dates:

1. Winnipeg - TO BE CONFIRMED: Either April 20 - 23, 2027 OR April 26 - 29, 2027. Ensembles with more than 75 members will be scheduled the last day of the festival..

2. Brandon - May 3 - 4, 2027

Locations:

1. Winnipeg - TO BE CONFIRMED

   1. This includes ensembles with 75+ members. Friday will be our large bands day.

2. Brandon - Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium & Brandon University

Registration Deadline: January 24, 2027

Registration Fee: $440.00 for MBA Members; $515.00 for non-MBA Members

Please visit our Membership page for more information on MBA Membership

Registration includes photo package for the ensemble.

No GST or PST is charged.

Please make cheques payable to the Manitoba Band Association.

The date each payment is received is a significant scheduling consideration.

Registration is Non-Refundable after the registration deadline: January 24, 2027.

Registration opens in September.